Engage with RKDS
Romeo Kilo Defense Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Springfield, Virginia. We develop governed decision support and workflow capabilities for defense mission environments — combining operational experience with disciplined engineering to address the gaps between doctrine and execution.
Our capabilities are built for regulated, zero-trust environments where security, traceability, and auditability are not optional. RKDS engages with government and industry partners through structured, purpose-defined channels — not open inquiries.
Ryan K. Kaono-Wedemeyer
Founder & CEO
Romeo Kilo Defense Systems LLC
Secure. Loyal. Sustainable.
Built for Regulated Environments
Romeo Kilo Defense Systems’ platforms are designed with security, governance, and accountability built in from the start.
RKDS engages with government and industry partners for capability demonstrations, evaluation discussions, and mission-specific briefings. Please use the form below to initiate a structured engagement request.
Romeo Kilo Defense Systems does not accept sensitive, classified, or controlled information through this form. Please do not submit proprietary or non-public data.
Engagement Types
Request Capability Brief — A structured overview of RKDS capabilities, design philosophy, and operational use cases. Suitable for program offices, requirement sponsors, and acquisition stakeholders evaluating whether RKDS capabilities align with mission needs.
Capability Demo / Evaluation / Pilot — A hands-on evaluation of a specific RKDS capability within a controlled environment. For organizations prepared to assess technical fit and operational value against defined mission requirements.
Partnership / Teaming Discussion — For industry partners exploring teaming arrangements, complementary capability integration, or joint pursuit of defense mission opportunities.
General Inquiry — For questions that do not fit the above categories. RKDS will route your inquiry to the appropriate team member.
Security and Compliance Posture
All RKDS capabilities are engineered to operate within regulated, zero-trust environments. Security and compliance are treated as foundational design constraints — not deployment add-ons.
RKDS architecture is aligned with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DoDM 8180.01 Lifecycle Standards. Every engagement is conducted under appropriate disclosure controls, and sensitive information is handled only through approved channels — never through this form.
Romeo Kilo Defense Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.